Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Gastroenterology in Richmond, VA

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Richmond, VA
Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology

Location:

Richmond, VA

Employer:

GHR Healthcare

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information:  Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist – Richmond, VA (Hospital-Based, Weekend Call)
Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist needed in Richmond, VA — hospital-based weekend call with ERCP proficiency required. 13-week travel physician opportunity starting March 23, 2026. Apply now for this Richmond, VA gastroenterology job.

Key Job Details

Job Title:

Locum Tenens Gastroenterologist / Gastroenterology Physician

Assignment Type:  Locum tenens (travel physician)

Location:

Richmond, VA 23226 (Richmond, Virginia)

Setting:  Hospital-based – weekend call coverage

Start Date:

March 23, 2026

Duration:  13 weeks

Shift:  24-hour call (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM, weekends)

Estimated Weekly

Hours:

36

Estimated Weekly Salary:  $6,310 - $7,480 per week

EMR:  Epic (Epic EMR experience preferred)

Credentialing Timeframe:  Approximately 90 days

Required Qualifications

Board Certified in Gastroenterology (required)

Active Virginia medical license (required) — Virginia license or ability to obtain quickly preferred

ERCP proficiency and certification (required)

Experience with Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and advanced GI procedures preferred

At least 1 year of clinical gastroenterology practice experience

Flu vaccination (required); COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred

Clean malpractice and background history (required)

Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation (required)

Ability to cover open weekend shifts as scheduled (weekend shifts, call coverage)

Primary Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care during weekend call coverage (hospital-based GI physician duties)

Perform a full range of GI procedures, including:

ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Upper GI endoscopy: biopsies, foreign body removal, cautery, injection/banding of varices

Lower GI endoscopy: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy

Esophageal dilatation and manometry

Small bowel biopsy and liver biopsy

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement and management

Insertion and management of Sengstaken/Blakemore tube

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hospitalists, surgery, radiology, nursing) to coordinate patient care

Document all patient encounters and procedures accurately in Epic EMR

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality metrics, and patient safety standards

Why Join This Locum Tenens Opportunity

Work in a supportive, modern hospital environment with collaborative GI and specialty teams

Opportunity to perform advanced GI procedures (ERCP, EUS) and maintain procedural volume

Competitive locum tenens pay ($6,310 - $7,480 per week) and travel physician scheduling flexibility

Richmond, VA offers a vibrant cultural scene, riverfront activities, and easy regional travel—ideal for locum physicians seeking Richmond, Virginia healthcare roles

Interested in this locum tenens gastroenterology physician position in Richmond, VA?  Apply now  to join our healthcare team and take on a rewarding travel physician assignment. For immediate consideration, submit your CV and current Virginia license information. Join our team of dedicated gastroenterology professionals and advance your career with this Richmond, VA locum tenens opportunity.
Benefits  GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees.  Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors.  Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.